Nobel laureates
Coverage of Nobel laureates in the Nexus archive.
- The West is debating AI’s future with half the world absent
Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, signed an open letter organized by the Stanford Digital Economy Lab warning that AI could drive an economic transformation as significant as the Industrial Revolution, urging immediate institutional action. The article notes that 80% of signatories are from the West, highlighting the absence of global representation.
- Scientists overwhelmingly against rule change that would give political appointees say over science grants
Scientists, including Nobel laureates, oppose a proposed rule change that would grant political appointees influence over federal science grant approvals, warning it could severely harm American scientific research.
- Economists are coming around to the idea that AI really is killing jobs
Economists are increasingly acknowledging that AI is causing job losses, as indicated by a statement signed by 16 Nobel laureates. This marks a shift from previous skepticism among economists regarding AI's impact on employment.
- Rio’s Big Tech Week Returns in August With Nobel Names
Rio Innovation Week returns to Rio's port in August 2026 as a major tech conference featuring Nobel laureates, startups, and investors. The event is highlighted as a significant gathering in The Rio Times.
- More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
More than 110 Nobel laureates are calling for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a gravely ill Iranian human rights activist. Mohammadi was transferred to a Tehran hospital from Zanjan prison due to her deteriorating health. The Nobel laureates urged the Iranian authorities to act without delay to secure her release and ensure continued medical treatment.